Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14/07/2026
Company Formation Qatar (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) operates the website companyformationqatar.com and provides business setup, company formation, and related advisory services in the State of Qatar.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.
By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company or business name
- Nationality and country of residence
- Details of your business activity and formation requirements
- Documents submitted for company registration, licensing, or visa processing (e.g. passport copies, business plans, corporate documents)
- Any other information you choose to share through our consultation forms, email, phone, or in-person meetings
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
1.3 Information From Third Parties
In some cases, we may receive information about you from government authorities, banks, or partner service providers involved in your company formation process, where necessary to complete your registration or licensing.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to consultation requests and general enquiries
- Assess and process company formation, licensing, visa, and related applications
- Prepare and submit documentation to Qatari government authorities on your behalf
- Facilitate introductions to banks and financial institutions for corporate account opening
- Communicate updates regarding your application or engagement
- Improve our website, services, and client experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Send marketing or informational communications, where you have given consent, which you may withdraw at any time
We do not use your personal data for any purpose incompatible with the reasons it was collected, without informing you first.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following grounds:
- Consent: where you have voluntarily submitted your information (e.g. through a contact or consultation form)
- Contractual necessity: where processing is required to deliver the services you have engaged us for
- Legal obligation: where we are required to collect or retain information to comply with Qatari law, including company registration and anti-money laundering requirements
- Legitimate interest: where processing helps us operate, secure, and improve our business and website, provided this does not override your rights
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- Improve website performance and user experience
Types of cookies we may use:
Cookie Type |
Purpose |
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Essential
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Required for the website to function properly
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Helps us understand visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Functional
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Remembers preferences to improve your experience
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You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may limit some website functionality.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Government authorities: where required to complete company registration, licensing, visa processing, or regulatory compliance in Qatar
- Banks and financial institutions: where you have requested assistance with corporate bank account opening
- Service providers: third parties who support our operations, such as hosting providers, IT support, or analytics tools, bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
Any third party we share data with is required to handle it securely and only for the purpose it was shared.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include restricted access to client documents, secure storage of sensitive files, and secure transmission practices.
While we take data protection seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Company formation and compliance-related documents may be retained for the period required under Qatari commercial and regulatory law, after which they are securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, including Qatar’s Law No. 13 of 2016 on the Protection of Personal Data Privacy, you have the right to:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: request deletion of your data, subject to our legal retention obligations
- Restriction: request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent: withdraw consent for marketing communications or optional data processing at any time
- Complaint: lodge a complaint with the relevant Qatari data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.
9. International Data Transfers
In limited cases, information may be processed or stored outside Qatar (for example, by hosting or software providers). Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data continues to receive an appropriate level of protection consistent with this policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals of legal age engaging in business or investment activity. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding these privacy policy:
Office Address: 5th Floor, Gath Building, Salwa Road, Doha, Qatar
Email: info@companyformationqatar.com